Neckband for shirts



Oct 19 1926.. 1,603,482

J. R. MARQUISEE NECKBAND FOR SHIRTS Filedv March 51, 1925 5 s: SS 9 F7a4 I 7 I swuentoz Jesse h? Marquis ee Patented Get. 19, 1926.

JESSE R. MARQUISEE, OF VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA.

NECKBAND FOR SHIRTS.

Application filed. March 31, 1925.

This invention relates to neckbands for shirts, and more particularly to adjustable neckbands.

An object of this invention is to provide an adjustable neckband for shirts having a unique adjustment feature combining simplicity and durability.

Another object of this invention is the production of an adjustable neckband for shirts in which the adjustment can be easily and quickly accomplished.

Another object of this invention is the production of an adjustable neckband for shirts, the adjustment feature being such that noadditional thickness is given to the front or ends of the neckband, and in which the collar buttons will always remain in diametrically opposite positions.

A further object of this invention is to provide an adjustable neckband for shirts which shall have but few parts, the parts being so related that adjustment can be properly effected so that the band will impart comfort and ease to the neck.

With these and other objects in view which may be incident to my improvements, the invention consists in the parts and combinations to be hereinafter set forth and claimed, with the understanding that the several necessary elements comprising my invention, may be varied in construction, proportions and arrangement, without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

In order to make my invention more clearly understood, 1 have shown in the accompanying drawings means for carrying the same into practical el'lect, without limiting the improvements in their useful applications to the particular constructions which for the purpose of explanation, have been made the subject of illustration.

in the drawings forming a part of this specification Figure 1 is a perspective view of the neckband looking at the shirt from the front;

Figure 2 is a side elevation of the band looking at the shirt from the back;

Fig. 3 is a similar view with the parts opened out;

Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view taken on line 44 of Fig. 2.

Referring by numerals to the drawings, 1 represents a shirt of the usual or preferred type. Attached to the neck 2 of the shirt is a neckband formed in two sections 3 and Serial No. 19,630.

4. Each of these sections 3 and 4 is formed of a double thickness of cloth between which is stitched the neck 2, with the exception of a small portion or tab 5 formed upon the shirt in a diametrically opposite position to the front collar buttonholes 6, the tab 5 being provided with a buttonhole 7 the object of which will hereinafter appear.

The neckband section 3, from a position adjacent to the tab 5, is formed of a double thickness of cloth into an overlapping tapering end or flap 8 provided with a series of staggered longitudinal buttonholes 9 adapted to register according to adjustment with the buttonhole 7 in the tab 5.

The flap 8 is passed through a vertical buttonhole 10 in the outer layer of cloth in the section 4. Thus the end of the flap 8 is concealed or enclosed between the double thickness of section 4. Attached to the end of the tab 8 is a tape 11 which is also encased. or enclosed in the neckband 4. The tape 11 passes through a vertical buttonhole 12 in the neckband 4'at a position approximately midway in the outer thickness of band, and is looped back as shown at 13 and attached to the neckband.

The neckband section 4 from a position adjacent to the tab 5 is formed of a double thickness of cloth into an overlapping tapering end or flap 14 having a reinforced pocket 15, the outer thickness of which is provided with a series of longitudinal buttonholes 16 registering with the buttonholes 9 in the flap 8, and with the buttonhole 7 in the tab 5 according to adjustment.

The flap 14 is passed through a vertical buttonhole 17 in the inner thickness of the neckband section 3, where it is concealed. A tape 18 is attached to the end of the flap 14. The tape 18 passes through a vertical buttonhole 19 in the outer thickness of the neckband section 3 approximately midway of the section and is looped back, as at 20, and attached to the band.

The pocket 15 in the flap 14 is designed to form a shield for the back collar button, also to receive the tab 5, though it is by no means necessary that the tab 5 should be thus concealed, as it may be placed between the flaps or on the outside, and in either case, will efficiently perform its intended function.

Since in adjustment a pull is exerted on each of the loops 13 and 20, which causes the flaps 8 and 14 to move simultaneously,

the buttonholes in the flaps will be caused to align or register with the buttonhole in the tab, thus positioning the collar button diametrically opposite to the front button holes.

It will thus be seen that I have provided an adjustable neckband susceptible of adjustment to lit the wearer without altering or affecting the lit of the shirt, with the object in view that a single shirt can be manufactured which can be readily adjusted to different size collars.

, lVhile I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, I wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to the precise details of construction herein set forth, by way of illustration, as it is apparent that many changes and variations may be made therein, by those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention, or exceeding the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the various fea tures of myinvention what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In an adjustable neckband, two movable neckband sections formed of a double thickness of cloth, overlapping end pieces formed by a continuance of the neckbands, the end pieces being perforated with longitudinally staggered overlapping buttonholes, the buttonholes in one end piece adapted to register with the buttonholes in the other end piece, whereby a collar button may be placed through the registering buttonholes to regulate the size of the neckband, the

overlapping end pieces being free from the shirt and slidable between said neckband sections.

2. In an adjustable neckband, a tab upon the back of the shirt, a longitudinal buttonhole in the tab, overlapping tapering flaps, a series of longitudinal staggered buttonholes in each of the flaps, the buttonholes of each flap cooperating with the buttonholes of the other flap and the buttonholes of the tab in adjustment of the neekband, the ends of the flaps concealed within the neckband, tapes secured to the ends of the flaps, and loops formed by the tape protruding through the wall of the neckband for exerting a pull upon the flaps.

In an adjustable neckband, a tab formed upon the neck of a shirt at the bark thereof, a longitudinal buttonliole in the tab, overlapping tapering flaps, a pocket in one of the flaps, a series of longitudinal staggered buttonholes in one side of the pocket, a series of longitudinal staggered buttonholes in the other flap, the buttonholes in the flaps registering with each other and adapted to register with the bnttonhole in the tab upon adjustment, the tab fitting in the pocket, the ends of the flaps concealed within the neclrband, tapes attached to the ends of the flaps, the ends of the tapes projecting through bnttonholes in the sides of the neekband, and the ends of the tapes formed in loops.

In testimony whereof I atlix my signature.

JESSE R. MARQUISEE. 

